Family Support

Family support groups are a great way to meet others for practical and emotional support. Most support groups are set up and run by parents and carers of people with additional needs.

The Trust firmly believes that families and significant others play a vital role in the continuing care of their loved ones and we very much welcome their involvement and input. After all, they have entrusted us with their most precious possession.

We are very proud of our family support group “Carers and Sharers” which is available to families whose sons or daughters live here or access any of the Trust’s facilities.

We offer:

friendship

opportunities to socialise and meet other people in a similar position

information

emotional and moral support

confidentiality

always a listening ear

a regular meeting place

Topics we have discussed are:

Benefits

Wills and Trusts

Future Projects at The Orchard Trust

End of Life Information

Carers Gloucestershire

Making Activities Matter

Person Centred Planning and Approach

All meetings are on a quarterly basis at The Lodge, Upper Stowfield - times and days may vary

Next meeting date for 2019 is:

Wednesday 20th March 10.30 - 12.30

All parents/carers/family members of people who live and attend any of the Orchard Trust services are most welcome to join us.

Trust Our Voice are going to review some of the activities and facilities at the Day services Centre this year. Each meeting they will try out something different and share their thoughts with the group.